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SMOKING D' S 2

5495 1 ST · SAINT AUGUSTINE · St. Johns County · FL 32084

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateApril 7, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3500393
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8883065
DBPR license6502252

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority4 Intermediate5 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical11 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

11 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 2

#6High Priority35A-04-4

High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 22 rodent droppings on floor in separated storage shed used to store single service items and reach in freezer. Person in charge started removing single service items from shed into main establishment. **Warning**

Warning
#7High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pork (123F – Hot Holding) over fire. Person in charge increased flame to rapidly reheat pork. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint

Intermediate 4

#8Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test kit for chlorine sanitizer used at triple sink per person in charge. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#9Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed hand washing station near triple sink missing paper towels. Person in charge added paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#10Intermediate53B-01-5

Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no proof of food handler training for any employee hired more than 60 days. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#11Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed two chemical spray bottles filled with clear and blue liquids missing common name label. Person in charge added bleach and degreaser labels to spray bottles. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation

Basic 5

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin/chute. Observed ice chute soiled with black/green/white mold like substance

#2Basic35B-01-4

Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gaps showing light on shed/office door.

#3Basic36-24-5

Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed holes in walls and unsealed seams in shed/office area where vermin are present.

#4Basic51-18-6

Basic – No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed no copy of last inspection report.

#5Basic14-17-4

Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk-in cooler shelves rusted.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 11, 2026 12:41 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.